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  1. Directions : Each of the following question consists of a statement followed by two arguments I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a STRONG arguments and which is a WEAK Argument.

    Statement : Should Government close down loss making public sector enterprise ?

    Arguments :
    I. No. All employees will lose their jobs, security and earning, what would they do.
    II. Yes, in a competitive world the rule is survival is of the fittest.

  2. A.

     Only argument I is strong.

    B.

     Only Argument II is strong.

    C.

     Either I or II is strong.

    D.

     Neither I nor II is strong.

    E.

     Both I and II are strong.

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Closing, down public-sector enterprise ill definitely throw the engaged person out of employment. So, argument I hold strong. also, closing down is no solution for a loss- making enterprise. Rather , its causes of failure should be studied, canalized and the essential reforms implemented. Even if this does not work out, the enterprise may be privatized. So, argument II is vague.


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